Still in love with this place..

Hello all!

Today has been a beautifully fabulous day! We did not have to wake up until the wonderful hour of 8:00 AM. That is definitely the latest we’ve been able to sleep thus far. It was a wonderful way to start the day.

We first went and met with Duncan at his house. He is probably one of the coolest guys I have ever met. He started the organization Care for Aids. His organization runs many different orphanages and other programs in Nairobi and the surrounding areas. After speaking and visiting with him for a bit we went to the children’s orphanage. We didn’t get to spend that much time there, but the time we did spend was great. The kids were absolutely darling.

After the first orphanage we went and met the six boys that Duncan has adopted. They were precious and very funny. We sang, danced and just ate up every second of them. After spending a bit of time with them we headed back to Duncan’s house for lunch. We ate a very delicious meal and fellowshipped with all the people who work for them. They were all great men and women of God and it was wonderful to be able to spend time with them.

Following lunch we headed to the second orphanage of the day. This particular orphanage was the older orphanage for the older children (ages ranging from 4-15). I ended up spending the majority of the time there sitting on the grass while three girls braided my hair as we sang a million different hymns and praise songs. No words can describe how powerful those few hours were. I couldn’t tell you why it was so powerful but something about those three girls singing praise songs with their adorable voices was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. I loved it so much.

We then headed back to Brackenhurst after the orphanage. It’s been a very, very great day. I love it here so much. I wish that I could put into words how wonderful this country is. I don’t think I will be able to come home.., I can’t even begin to picture myself getting back on that plane to go home. So, just a warning—you guys may never see me again unless you guys kuja happa (Swahili for come over) over here to Kenya! : - )

Quote of the day:

“Are those muscles from lifting orphans in Africa? I think not! I think those muscles are from lifting dumbbells!” -Brittany’s new way to compare guys in America to the hot missionaries we’ve met in Africa

Love you guys very much!

-Marissa